Origin
Holly Hill, SC
Morning in Holly Hill on Friday
Local time
9:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Holly Hill, SC to Sumter, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
52.7 mi
85 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Holly Hill, SC
Budget Bizar
Sumter, SC
Junior Bastos
Trip Overview
The drive from Holly Hill, SC to Sumter, SC covers 52.7 miles and takes about 1h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, US 521, Old State Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.4 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.24 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 52.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 3m highway drive covering 52.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and US 521. The longest continuous stretch is about 28.4 miles on I 95.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 28.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and US 521. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 8 miles in.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 3m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 8.5 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 37 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the ramp toward I 95 North: Florence
Navigation decision point
Toward I 95 North: Florence
5
8.5 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
37 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward US 521: Alcolu, Sumter
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 521: Alcolu, Sumter
6
37.3 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 521 North: Alcolu, Sumter
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 521 North: Alcolu, Sumter
5
52.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
|
US 76 Business / East Liberty Street
Turn right onto US 76 Business / East Liberty Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 28.4 mi | 30m |
| US 521 | 15.1 mi | 18m |
| Old State Road | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| Bass Drive | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| South Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Liberty Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 28.4 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Holly Hill, SC and Sumter, SC.
1
Start on US 176
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Old State Road
2
Turn slight right onto US 15
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Bass Drive
3
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Toward I 95 North: Florence
4
Merge onto I 95
28 mi
·
30 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward US 521: Alcolu, Sumter
6
Keep slight left at fork
289 ft
·
7 sec
Toward US 521 North: Alcolu, Sumter
7
Turn left onto US 521
15 mi
·
18 min
·
US 521
8
Continue on South Main Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
South Main Street
9
Turn right onto US 76 Business
65 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Liberty Street
10
Arrive at destination
US 76 Business
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.4 mi from Holly Hill, SC · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.4 miles from Holly Hill, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Sumter, SC
The final approach into Sumter, SC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.24 one way
$16.48 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $9.01 | $18.02 |
| premium | $4.70 | $9.75 | $19.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.64 | $23.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.53 | $2.53 |
| Efficient EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.61 | $2.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.38 | $3.37 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Sumter, SC
Morning in Sumter on Friday
Local time
9:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
28 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 3m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Holly Hill, SC to Sumter, SC covers 52.7 miles and takes about 1h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, US 521, Old State Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.4 miles from Holly Hill, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.24 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 1h 3m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 8.5 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 37 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Holly Hill, SC to Sumter, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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